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The Atanasoff-Berry Computer.
After successfully demonstrating a proof-of-concept prototype in 1939, Atanasoff received funds to build the full-scale machine. -
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Computer History Timeline
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Core Memory
Core memory made computers more reliable, faster, and easier to make. -
IMB 701
During three years of production, IBM sold 19 machines to research laboratories, aircraft companies, and the federal government. -
Wes Clark with LINC
The LINC (Laboratory Instrumentation Computer) offered the first real time laboratory data processing. -
Xerox Alto
The Alto stored several files simultaneously in windows, offered menus and icons, and could link to a local area network. -
Xerox Sigma-5
Xerox redesigned SDS’s well-known Sigma line of computers. -
MITS Altair
The January edition of Popular Electronics featured the Altair 8800 computer kit, based on Intel´s 8080 microprocessor, on its cover. -
Amiga 1000 with Seiko Music Keyboard
Commodore’s Amiga 1000 sold for $1,295 dollars (without monitor). -
Intel 80486
The RISC microprocessor had a 32-bit integer arithmetic. -
Box Art for Doom
“Doom” is released. id Software released Doom in late 1993.